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Business, Maine, News

Katie’s Confections opens in Auburn, bringing owner closer to home

by Christopher Wheelock January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

The Buzz: Katie Ray relocated her bakery from West Gardiner.

Maine, Nation / World, News

NYC mayor and Ms. Rachel team up — and share a Maine connection

by Sophie Burchell January 11, 2026January 12, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the YouTube superstar sang with preschoolers Friday as part of the announcement of universal child care for 2-year-olds in New York City.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Maine teacher prep programs call foul after getting an F for how they teach reading

by Kristian Moravec The Maine Monitor January 11, 2026January 12, 2026

The National Council on Teacher Quality gave poor ratings to three of Maine’s public universities at a time when reading test scores have been falling.

Maine, News, Outdoors

What does the Trump administration’s review of wildlife refuges mean for Maine?

by Chris D’Angelo The Maine Monitor January 11, 2026January 12, 2026

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been asked to “look for refuges and hatcheries established for a purpose that no longer aligns with the mission” of the agency.

Maine, News

Graham Platner and wife announce trip to Norway for affordable IVF treatments

by Sophie Burchell January 11, 2026January 12, 2026

‘Not to get political, but it’s a real indication of how flawed our health care system is,’ said Platner.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

UMA could lose its accredited architecture program with building move

by Emily Duggan January 11, 2026January 13, 2026

University officials say moving the architecture program out of Handley Hall could cost the program its national accreditation, which nationally ranks the program.

Maine, News

When Maine warming centers can’t keep up with demand: ‘We are tasked with life and death decisions’

by Gillian Graham January 11, 2026January 10, 2026

Advocates say overnight facilities are essential in Maine, but services are limited and it is increasingly difficult to meet the need in communities, including those in York County.